Kempf's Country Market

In 1987 Alvin Kempf moved from Arkansas to Missouri. Bringing with him a small walk-in cooler they used occasionally when they processed their own beef or hogs.  Living on a dairy farm, there was always a bountiful supply of red meat available for this large family’s table. 

Soon after, there was a local meat processing plant that went out of business and the opportunity arose to upgrade some equipment and open the door to begin processing meat for their neighbors. 

In 1990, a larger space was needed, so a shop was built, and help was hired to accommodate the growing business. 

In 2000, on a cold December day just before Christmas, the only thing working was the smokehouse, which was kept busy with some deer snack sticks that were still being smoked after deer season. The smokehouse caught fire and burnt most of the shop. The shop was then rebuilt with a bigger cooler and more processing space. 

In 2004 Keith Shrock (Alvin’s son-in-law) bought the business and built a new shop at its current location, ½ mile away. 

In 2013 Keith moved to Arkansas and sold the business to Vernon Kempf (Alvin’s son). 

In 2016 a much-needed new freezer was built, doubling the capacity of cold storage. 

Then, in 2017, another addition was built which included a much bigger retail area, a cured meat cooler, dry storage warehouse, smoke room, more office space and an employee break area. 

New owners, Lyn and Wendy Henderson (from Arkansas), purchased the business in January, 2023.  Our daughter, Haleigh Brunner, came on board as well as the retail sales manager.  We are not changing any of the superb recipes that you love and are committed to providing the same quality meats.  We will be adding new options and additional recipes in the future.

Ever since 1987, our commitment to quality and cleanliness has stayed the same.  We hope you enjoy not only the experience of having your meat processed, but also enjoy many of the other products we offer as well!